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obtrusive
What does obtrusive mean?
obtrusive (adjective): of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use obtrusive in a sentence?
- Equally obtrusive was the graffiti. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- The obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce obtrusive?
/əbˈtɹusɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does obtrusive come from?
From Latin obtrūsus + English -ive (suffix meaning ‘of the nature of’, forming adjectives).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “obtrusive” mean?
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
Not quite: that's what exhaustive means.
important with regard to (a subject or matter); pertaining; relevant
Not quite: that's what pertinent means.
necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding
Not quite: that's what incumbent means.
of a thing: noticeable or prominent, especially in a displeasing way
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